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FX62 YSB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,970 mi
Last recorded148,970 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 148,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 146,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Indicator on driver side mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 89,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber worn and grease coming out of it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Indicator on driver side mirror not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,498 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,301 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 73,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,427 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FX62 YSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX62 YSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FX62 YSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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